Death at Chateau Peveril

When Viscount Peveril is found dead at his chateau in France, his children instantly suspect foul play. But with his demise being registered as ‘death by natural causes’, they must seek the assistance of DCI Sandy McFarlane to uncover the truth. 

Against his superior’s wishes, Sandy travels to Bordeaux and Saint-Émilion, and swiftly concludes that something is not quite right with the circumstances of the Viscount’s death. Enlisting the help of an old friend, DCI Rich Singh, Sandy embarks on a complex and intriguing murder investigation. 

With medical intrigue at its heart, this is no classic ‘whodunit’, and is the third book in the popular DCI McFarlane crime series. 

Published on 24th October 2023, Death at Chateau Peveril is a gripping medical thriller, bursting with twists and turns.

Internationally known for his work on the infamous Soham murders, retired senior homicide detective Russell Wate knows about complex crime investigations and the demands they place on the police officers dedicated to the pursuit of justice. Since retiring, he has brought that unique knowledge to a new series of books featuring DCI Alexander (Sandy) McFarlane.

Death at Chateau Peveril is the third mystery to feature the enigmatic and captivating DCI, as he finds himself investigating the suspicious circumstances surrounding Viscount Peveril’s sudden death. The nail-biting investigation takes him from Derbyshire to Bordeaux and Saint-Émilion - where it is revealed that the Viscount’s unfortunate demise is much more complex than it first seems.